Let's hit the road!
Where do you want to go?
There are so many great clay destinations in the Southeast - and beyond!
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Here we'll gather upcoming events and if there's interest, we will plan an outing, a day trip, an overnight, or a conference weekend!
Coming up:
23rd Annual Pottery Perspectives:
Georgia Pottery Invitational Watkinsville, GA
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Fifty of the top potters from across Georgia will display their work during Pottery Perspectives 2025, a huge exhibition and sale on view in the Oconee Cultural Art Foundation’s (OCAF). Opening reception on Friday, August 22, from 6 until 8 p.m. at $25 per person, tickets are only sold at the door and entitles you to purchase pottery before the show is open to the public and includes food and liquid refreshments. Parking is free. The show continues from August 23 through September 7, 2025, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. https://ocaf.com/perspectives/
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Several GCC members were interested in going, but we had a few too many conflicts on the weekends to make it work. If you can get there, please do - it should be wonderful. Meanwhile we're putting together a Roadtrip Committee and making plans for next year!
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The 2026 Alabama Clay Conference will be held in Huntsville, Alabama.
February 19 - 22, 2026
Registration opens on October 1, 2025
A clay filled weekend of demonstrations, exhibits, lectures, learning, and fun.
Check it out and if you want to attend with the GCC, let us know and we'll work on accommodations.
On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaVisualArtsNetwork
43rd Annual
Seagrove Pottery Festival
Saturday, November 22, 2025 and
Sunday, November 23, 2025
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Admission fee $5
https://www.seagrovepotteryfestival.com/
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A Celebration of Pottery in Seagrove, NC
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant community of Seagrove, the largest pottery community in the U.S. Join us for a festival that brings together traditional craftspeople to showcase and sell their exquisite wares. Experience the potters market, witness the auction of signed and dated pottery, enjoy live demonstrations, and savor delicious food from local vendors.
